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FARM CRUISE TOUR

A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.

Cruise the scenic waters of the Hawkesbury River to our saltwater paddocks. Take in the beauty of the Hawkesbury River and discover why this environment is ideal for growing oysters of all varieties and, in turn, how oysters give back to people and place. Your farm skipper shares the farming lifecycle from oyster spawning through to selection for seafood or pearl production.

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FARM CRUISE TOUR

A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.

Cruise the scenic waters of the Hawkesbury River to our saltwater paddocks. Take in the beauty of the Hawkesbury River and discover why this environment is ideal for growing oysters of all varieties and, in turn, how oysters give back to people and place. Your farm skipper shares the farming lifecycle from oyster spawning through to selection for seafood or pearl production.

how to mix and match with our farm cruise
OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARIES ​

Farm to Plate

If you adore oysters then we recommend combining our Oyster Tasting and Farm Cruise experiences to learn about the journey of the oyster from farm to plate.

Swipe to see our recommended tours combinations.

A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.
A plate of an Australian Angazi oyster, Australian Sydney Rock Oyster and Australian Akoya oyster to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience at our Broken Bay Shellar Door.

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Farm Cruise

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Oyster Tasting

Shell to Showroom

If you love everything to do with pearls or want to become a pearl expert, then we recommend combining our Secrets of Pearling, Farm Cruise and Pearl Grading experiences to learn about the journey of the pearl from shell to shellar door.

Swipe to see our recommended tour combination.

In the hands of a Broken Bay Pearl Farmer sits an Akoya Pearl Oyster, opened and showing a stunning Australian Akoya pearl - untouched by chemicals or enhancements.
A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.

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Farm Cruise

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Pearl Grading

Oyster & Pearl Lovers

If you love all things pearls and oysters, then we recommend combining all our Shellar Door experiences to learn about the journey of the pearl from shell to shellar door.

Swipe to see our recommended tours combinations.

A tour boat takes guests out onto the Hawkesbury River on a Farm Cruise. They cruise the calm waters of the river, and take in the view of Spectacle Island.
In the hands of a Broken Bay Pearl Farmer sits an Akoya Pearl Oyster, opened and showing a stunning Australian Akoya pearl - untouched by chemicals or enhancements.
A plate of an Australian Angazi oyster, Australian Sydney Rock Oyster and Australian Akoya oyster to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience at our Broken Bay Shellar Door.

Farm Cruise

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Secrets of Pearling

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Oyster Tasting

Discover the Central Coast’s best-kept secret!

Only 45 minutes north of Sydney’s CBD, explore the incredible local marine wilderness where iconic pelicans and abundant fish are a living display of our thriving marine ecosystem – home to our world-class pearls. 

This experience begins at our Shellar door, alongside the Lower Hawkesbury River, where you can experience an authentic pearl farm. Step onboard to meet the pearling team who reveal the intricacies of pearl farming and how we grow oue locally grown pearls. 

So join us and visit NSW’s only pearl farm to follow the journey of the oyster from farm to plate or the pearl from shell to showroom by adding on to your Farm Cruise. 

 

EMBARK ON AN

EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE

EMBARK ON AN

EXTRAORDINARY

ADVENTURE

Discover the Central Coast’s best-kept secret!

Only 45 minutes north of Sydney’s CBD, explore the incredible local marine wilderness where iconic pelicans and abundant fish are a living display of our thriving marine ecosystem – home to our world-class pearls. 

This experience begins at our Shellar door, alongside the Lower Hawkesbury River, where you can experience an authentic pearl farm. Step onboard to meet the pearling team who reveal the intricacies of pearl farming and how we grow oue locally grown pearls. 

So join us and visit NSW’s only pearl farm to follow the journey of the oyster from farm to plate or the pearl from shell to showroom by adding on to your Farm Cruise. 

 
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SHELLAR DOOR TOURS

A plate of an Australian Angazi oyster, Australian Sydney Rock Oyster and Australian Akoya oyster to be tasted during an Oyster Tasting Experience at our Broken Bay Shellar Door.

Oyster Tasting

$30 / adult

In the hands of a Broken Bay Pearl Farmer sits an Akoya Pearl Oyster, opened and showing a stunning Australian Akoya pearl - untouched by chemicals or enhancements.

Secrets of Pearling

$50 / adult

A table with an assortment of cold meats, pickles, strawberries, shucked oysters and other delicious foods are available to the guests enjoying a Private Shellar Door Experience.

Grazing Lunch & Oysters

$60 / adult

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